I was driving to a birthday party the other day when a bright yellow car zipped past me on the highway. It reminded me of my younger, more irresponsible days, when I relied on my “lead-foot” to get me from Point A to Point B as fast as possible.
As I tried to trace back the moment in my life ... Views: 643
A national epidemic is hitting department stores in which scores of thick winter jackets and snowflake sweaters are disappearing from the shelves, only to be replaced by skin-baring swimsuits and bikinis. Yep…swimsuit season is fast approaching, and you know what that means—no more hiding behind ... Views: 824
The distance separating the terms “overweight” and “obese” may be a little bit slimmer than you think. For some reason, we Americans have seemed to accept the fact that nearly two out of every three of us are overweight. It’s something I hear from friends, family ... Views: 624
Where is your belly going, where has it been? I know that opener probably sounds like the title of an old Joyce Carol Oats story, but I can’t help but think about the obesity trends in the United States, and how many of us don’t realize the trouble we’re in.
The alarming ... Views: 791
As the economy continues its downward spiral, is it hitting you where it really hurts…your waistline? I bet many of you are thinking about your wallet and only your wallet, which makes a lot of sense. After all, there’s a lot of uncertainty out there. But now is not the time to ... Views: 582
In the land of the free fast-food upgrade, weight gain stigma can be as sticky as the sugary sodas many of us use to quench it. Whether you’re a sucker for the “quick fix” drive-thru, or just someone who pays more attention to the TV Guide instead of the calories on the back of food packages, ... Views: 731